Benji's Emerald King

By (author) Jozefkowicz, Ewa; Illustrated by Flint Gillian
Short description/annotation:
The Woodland Explorers solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods. A magical new series for 6+ inspired by Forest School, by prize-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz, full of friendship, adventure, and learning through nature, with fun illustrations on every page.
Description:

The Woodland Explorers solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods. A magical new series for 6+ inspired by Forest School, by prize-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz, full of friendship, adventure, and learning through nature, with fun illustrations on every page.

In Willow Wish Woods stands the ancient Emerald King. It is the tallest tree in the forest and there''s something special about it. Something magic...

Benji, Shyla, Ajay, Trix, Fujiko and Eric discover its branches are damaged. Who could have hurt the tree, and why? The stream, the Tadpole Run, is full of rubbish, and there''s not a frog in sight. The friends decide to form the Woodland Explorers Club. Their mission is to solve the mystery of the Emerald King, protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods and bring the magic of the forest back to life.

Join the Explorers on their next adventure, Shyla''s Wood Wide Web publishing in November 2024!

Review quote:
''This is a perfect read for young nature lovers and I learnt a huge amount too!''
Biographical note:

Ewa Jozefkowicz''s debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize. Girl 38: Finding a Friend blends contemporary times with WWII Poland. The Key to Finding Jack is about the special bond between siblings. The Cooking Club Detectives tackles the impact of food poverty on children today. The Dragon in the Bookshop blends Polish folklore with a magical quest. And The Wolf Twins is a rewilding adventure. The Woodland Explorer Club is Ewa''s new 6+ series inspired by Forest School. All are published by Zephyr. Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters.

www.ewajozefkowicz.com Twitter: @EwaJozefkowicz Insta: ewas_bookshelf

Promotional headline:
The Woodland Explorers solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods. A magical new series for 6+ inspired by Forest School, by prize-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz, full of friendship, adventure, and learning through nature, with fun illustrations on every page.
Feature:
A magical six-book series launch. A delightful blend of magic, mystery, nature and adventure. THE WOODLAND EXPLORER CLUB is Ewa''s debut 6+ series. Ewa''s middle grade debut was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Prize and she has five other 9-12 books published by Zephyr.
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Forest School which promotes learning through nature is a popular movement in the UK and internationally in primary schools and Early Years settings. WOODLAND EXPLORERS celebrates how nature can inspire children''s creativity, boost self-esteem, well-being and independence, and help them navigate challenges, develop empathy and build friendships.
Feature:
Each book includes extra content with ideas for getting outdoors and embracing the natural world.